Resilience, a yearning for independence, and the search for love were the pillars that kept Zeb Keith alive when many others would have given up hope.

Zeb has faced more ups and downs in his childhood than most people have to face in a lifetime.

Tragedy struck early, when he lost his beloved six-month-old baby brother, Russell, to a rare cognitive defect that took his life swiftly, mercilessly, and without any warning.

Then shortly after Russell's death, Zeb's teachers noticed that from walking, talking, and running like any other child his age, he was now struggling to remain upright.

His quest for a diagnosis (he was eventually diagnosed with dystonia) was long and despite two life-threatening surgeries, Zeb's condition altered and deteriorated as the years went by.

Zeb's parents were addicted to alcohol and yelling - screaming and physical violence were typical at home.

One of Zeb's biggest obstacles was his mother's narcissism. When Zeb most needed her, rather than providing support, she hurt him physically and mentally, and threatened to take her life multiple times.

Despite all of this, even in the darkest days, there were always sparks of light. However, true fulfillment would come in the form of his wife, Laura.

In this touching and inspiring memoir, Zeb shares his most harrowing and beautiful memories to remind us of the strength of the human spirit and inspire us to keep fighting no matter what we face. Inside, you'll discover:

• How violence and alcoholism led him to move from home to home.
• How Zeb was physically and mentally abused, and how he bore the marks of being beaten and bitten at the tender age of two.
• The day Zeb and his brother were called into a courtroom, where they had to decide whom to live with-their dad or their mom.
• The time that ex-motocross racer, Danny Maggo, gave Zeb his first electric wheelchair-a device the boy went wild with!
• How Zeb lost his speech capabilities, to the point where he had to use a speech device to talk.
• The unconditional love and care Zeb's grandmother gave him during the two years that he lived with her.
• Unforgettable experiences shared with his dad-like when father and sons would go camping.
• The fact that Zeb's father never saw his son's disability as a handicap, expecting him to do the same household chores as everyone else.
• The time Zeb's mom almost died from alcohol withdrawals when she was in recovery.
• How Zeb knew his wife, Laura, was "the one" from the moment he laid eyes on her, and how the couple went on to have two beautiful children (with a third on the way)!
• Zeb's dad's reunion with his high school sweetheart-a woman who in many ways was more of a mother to Zeb than his biological mom.
• How Zeb took back the reigns of his life, establishing productive ways to deal with key members of his family, while also recognizing the many ways that he made the "impossible" happen through perseverance and hard work.

And much more.

This book contains more than a riveting life story. It is testimony to the power of resilience, forgiveness, and "getting on with it," without letting even the toughest of challenges hold you back.

Despite everything, Zebe never stopped seeking connection, and his quest bore fruit. He recalls how he cried when he held his firstborn in his arms... and there have been many tears of joy since!

This book is a reminder that life can hurt-especially when those who are supposed to protect you are your biggest oppressors. However, the need to trust and love is more powerful than even the greatest fear and pain.